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Britt inadvertently blows the whistle on the Titans
"Titans receiver Kenny Britt, who had an eventful offseason for all the wrong reasons, possibly has made the preseason even more eventful for his coaching staff.Despite a clear prohibition from the league office against teams contacting players during the lockout, Britt told 104.5 the Zone's 3 Hour Lunch in Nashville that he regularly heard from Titans receivers coach Dave Ragone."
Martz says Knox not ready for starting job
"Johnny Knox is confident when the preseason ends he will be back in the starting lineup for the Bears, but offensive coordinator Mike Martz says the speedster isn't ready.The demotion of Knox behind newcomer Roy Williams creates an interesting situation. By no means does it remove Knox — who played on 88.2 percent of the snaps in 2010 — from the offense entirely. But it dramatically reduces his role at wide receiver.If he can't displace Williams for the Sept. 11 opener against the Falcons, there's a better than fair chance he will push for a new home, according to a source.This is a guy, after all, who thought he would be talking contract extension before the end of the season and now has to surpass a competitor coming off three mediocre seasons with the Cowboys."He just has to get better. He has to play better," Martz told the Tribune on Wednesday. "That's all. It's just like when Johnny came in, Earl (Bennett) was the starter. We Official Cameron Heyward Jersey pushed Earl aside for Johnny because of the speed. We kind of gave that job to Johnny. That wasn't really earned. And once you get in this league, you should earn."He just was not ready, not because he can't do it or he's not talented. The preparation, the Official Hines Ward Jersey consistency that's required … he does a lot of good things, but they have to be good all the time. That's what Roy is."
Osi Umenyiora will return to practice with Giants Monday if doctor clears him
"Osi Umenyiora got off the exercise bike in the rehab area Wednesday, got down in his stance and showed off a few of his pass-rushing moves. It Official Ike Taylor Jersey was a brief display, but he looked fresh, healthy, and definitely looked ready.The Giants are ready, too.Both sides expect and hope that there could be a final resolution to Umenyiora's standoff with the Giants sometime Thursday. The disgruntled Official Hines Ward Jersey defensive end is expected to be in Atlanta? Thursday morning, where he will see a specialist - orthopedic surgeon Dr. Scott Gillogly - for a second opinion on his injured left knee.If all goes well, Umenyiora will be cleared to practice and will return to the field on Monday, after the Giants' preseason opener at Carolina Saturday night. And if all goes well, Tom Coughlin will get the "closure" on this ugly mess that he and Official LaMarr Woodley Jersey the entire organization need."I hope so," Coughlin said. "Yeah, I really do. I hope we get some closure on that chapter and start on a new one."There was a sign of that Wednesday when Umenyiora abandoned the exercise bike that he has nearly worn out over the last 10 days to actually do something football-related. It wasn't practice, there was no lineman blocking him, and it was only a few moves. When it was over, he took off his jersey and headed off the field.But at least it was something. And given what a source close to him Official James Harrison Jersey said is his sudden willingness to give up his demand for the Giants to redo his contract or trade him, it may be only the start."It looks like there's progress to me," said teammate Justin Tuck. "There's movement. . . . He definitely wants to be on the football field. But I don't think he's in any rush. He's just taking it day by day."Although Umenyiora's return does seem likely, there is still the possibility it could be complicated by the meniscus cartilage problem in his knee. The Giants obviously Official Heath Miller Jersey don't believe it needs surgery, even though Umenyiora was threatening to have it. Even people in Umenyiora's camp admit the threat had a hollow ring."
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